Presenting the award was Karen Welch of Western Power Distribution. Picture by Natasha Hirst
Caerphilly Observer was named a double winner at the Wales Media Awards 2015.
We were named Community Outlet of the Year and we also won Scoop of the Year, after we revealed that ambulance crews would be taking part in a controversial medical trial.
Our reporter Gareth Hill was also a category finalist for Young Journalist of the Year.
The Wales Media Awards were relaunched this year by the Journalists’ Charity after a decade-long absence.
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday March 19, was hosted by the BBC’s Huw Edwards at Cardiff’s Marriott Hotel.
Richard Gurner, editor and publisher of Caerphilly Observer, said: “To be named Community Outlet of the Year is our biggest achievement by far. To be recognised by our peers in the industry is a huge honour.
“I have to say a big thank you to our readers and our advertisers for their unwavering support.”
A full list of the winners can be found at www.walesmediaawards.co.uk.